Assume a Plaintiff Files a Case in State Court That

question 31

Multiple Choice

Assume a plaintiff files a case in state court that could also have been filed in federal court. Does the defendant have any choice in the matter?

• A) The defendant has no choice, and the case will stay in state court.
• B) The defendant can have the case moved to federal court only if federal question jurisdiction is involved.
• C) The defendant can have the case moved to federal court only if the state trial court judge grants permission.
• D) The defendant can have the case moved to federal court only if the plaintiff's filing expenses in state court are paid by the defendant.
• E) The defendant has a right to remove the case to federal court.

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